Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport, also known as Kastrup, lies approximately 8 kilometres southeast of central Copenhagen on the island of Amager, in eastern Denmark. It is the largest airport in the Nordic region and serves as Denmark's primary international gateway. The airport opened in 1925 as one of the first civil airports in Europe, and has been continuously expanded over the decades.
About Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport, also known as Kastrup, lies approximately 8 kilometres southeast of central Copenhagen on the island of Amager, in eastern Denmark. It is the largest airport in the Nordic region and serves as Denmark's primary international gateway. The airport opened in 1925 as one of the first civil airports in Europe, and has been continuously expanded over the decades.
The airport operates three passenger terminals: Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are linked and handle most scheduled traffic, while Terminal 1 serves domestic flights. Two main runways operate in a crossing configuration, oriented roughly east-west and northwest-southeast. The airport runs 24 hours a day, with night-time noise restrictions. Ongoing expansion projects continue to modernise piers and gate capacity.
Overview
Copenhagen Airport, also known as Kastrup, lies approximately 8 kilometres southeast of central Copenhagen on the island of Amager, in eastern Denmark. It is the largest airport in the Nordic region and serves as Denmark's primary international gateway. The airport opened in 1925 as one of the first civil airports in Europe, and has been continuously expanded over the decades.
Airlines
Copenhagen serves as the principal hub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and is a focus city for several low-cost carriers, including Norwegian and easyJet. As a major Nordic gateway, it hosts a wide range of European and intercontinental airlines, with regular long-haul connections to North America, the Middle East and Asia operated by carriers such as Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates and others.
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FAQ
Copenhagen Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Copenhagen Airport is located in Copenhagen, Denmark (Europe), at coordinates 55.630°, 12.650°.
- Its IATA code is CPH and its ICAO code is EKCH.
- Copenhagen Airport serves Copenhagen, Denmark. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Copenhagen Airport operates on Europe/Copenhagen local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Copenhagen Airport sits at latitude 55.630° and longitude 12.650°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CPH. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CPH is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CPH on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 6 Lufthavnsboulevarden, Kastrup, 2770, Denmark, the phone number is +45 32 31 32 31, the official website is https://cph.dk/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 7 other airports in Denmark. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.